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Hibiscus is considered to have medicinal properties in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda. Roots make various decoctions believed to cure various ailments. After recent studies hibiscus has been found to help lower cholesterol and has a positive affect on the heart similar to the effect red wine. (Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture).

Marjoram tea is particularly digestive and helps to remove toxins from the body. It relaxes and helps in eliminating stress relieving us from insomnia and frequent migraines. It is gentle and palatable and tastes somewhat like chamomile. The color of the infusion is light yellow.

The ancient Greeks were fully aware of the virtues of the use of herbs and rubbed mint on the dining table in order to release its wonderful smell as a form of aromatherapy. It has been used to flavor bathing water and in the 6th century it was first used for teeth cleaning cream. Mint is still widely used as herb to treat indigestion, insomnia, gastritis and is especial useful for coughing, colds and sore throats.